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Ola Awoniyi
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Nigeria’s Buhari wins re-election
The former military ruler was first elected as civilian president of Africa’s most populous nation and leading oil producer in 2015
Last day of campaigning in Nigeria before polls
Muhammadu Buhari is seeking a second term but is facing a strong challenge from Atiku Abubakar who has campaigned largely against his record in office
Nigeria says top judge’s suspension not linked to election
President Buhari replaced Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen, sparking claims he had breached the constitution and was trying to manipulate the judiciary
Buhari begins presidential election campaign
Voters go to the polls on February 16, four years after Buhari’s landmark victory
Nigeria delays elections as Boko Haram conflict spirals
Nigeria has delayed presidential elections after security chiefs said the military needed more time to secure areas under the control of Boko Haram.
Nigeria on red alert after first Ebola death
The virus has claimed its first victim in Nigeria, prompting officials to deploy health workers to all entry points and seek out suspected cases.
Nigeria rules out prisoner swap for missing girls
Nigeria has ruled out the release of Boko Haram fighters in exchange for the freedom of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the militants.
Nigeria leapfrogs SA to become Africa’s biggest economy
Nigeria has become Africa’s biggest economy, leapfrogging South Africa, after the government announced a long-overdue rebasing of the country’s GDP.
Sudan’s Bashir leaves Nigeria after calls for his arrest
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, who was attending an AU health summit, has left Nigeria following demands for his capture over war crime charges.
Nigeria grapples with insecurity, graft after free poll
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to harness the potential of the oil-rich country, which remains dogged by poverty, graft and violence.
Nigerian candidate bemoans World Bank post
Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the World Bank appointment is not being decided on merit and that the US nominee will win.
Nigeria looks into Christmas Day bombings
Nigeria is probing a wave of Christmas Day bombings that killed at least 40, including one blast that ripped through a crowd of worshippers.
Nigeria slams critics, hustles anti-gay law through Parliament
Nigeria’s Parliament is pushing ahead with a Bill that would harshly crack down on gay rights despite moves from abroad to counter such legislation.
Gbagbo ‘agrees to negotiate end’ to Côte d’Ivoire crisis
Côte d’Ivoire strongman Laurent Gbagbo has agreed to negotiate a resolution to the crisis gripping the nation, mediators said on Tuesday.
West African leaders meet for emergency Côte d’Ivoire talks
West African leaders decided to meet for emergency talks on the crisis in Côte d’Ivoire as strongman Laurent Gbagbo resists calls to step aside.